Mexico · national park
Cerro de las Campanas
Cerro de las Campanas is a national park in Mexico, established in 1937, covering 0.6 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #60 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks. Hill and national park in Querétaro, Mexico.
- Area
- 0.6 km²
- Established
- 1937
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- QRO · 23 km
Nearest airports to Cerro de las Campanas
- 1 QRO23 kmstraight line
- 2 MLM105 kmstraight line
- 3 BJX120 kmstraight line
More about Cerro de las Campanas
Cerro de las Campanas is one of 70 national parks in Mexico — Hill and national park in Querétaro, Mexico. It covers 0.6 km² (58 ha), making it the #60 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1937, 89 years ago — the first national parks in Mexico date back to 1917. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Cerro de las Campanas
The closest airport is Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO), about 23 km away — around 30 minutes by car; alternatively General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM, 105 km). Other national parks within reach include El Cimatario National Park (24 km²), Rayón National Park (0 km²), Cerro de Garnica National Park (19 km²) and Los Mármoles National Park (232 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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